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Sumnesh
Mr. Sumnesh Joshi is Deputy Director General at the Ministry of Communications, DoT Mumbai, where he spearheads the expansion of 5G use cases and IoT, ensuring seamless telecom network rollouts. With over 25 years of experience in the Indian Telecom Service, he has played a pivotal role in the Aadhaar project, driving biometric-based digital identity implementation across multiple states.

Sumnesh Joshi

Deputy Director General, Ministry of Communication

Government of India

Ashwini
Ashwini Tewari is a seasoned and decisive banker with over 30 years of experience in delivering top and bottom line growth, managing risk and compliance, and overseeing stressed assets. He is currently the Managing Director Corporate Banking and Subsidiaries at State Bank of India (SBI), India's oldest and largest banking group, and a whole time director on the Board of the bank.

Ashwini Tewari

Managing Director

State Bank of India

Chander-Prakash
CP Gurnani, a visionary leader and Co-Founder of AIonOS, is revolutionizing industries, education, and social impact through strategic brilliance and a passion for transformative change. After a landmark career as CEO of Tech Mahindra, CP now pioneers innovations in green energy, sustainability, and diversity, empowering communities and driving impactful change in the business world.

CP Gurnani

Co-Founder & Executive Vice Chairman

AIonOS

Tapan-Singhel
Tapan Singhel is the Managing Director and CEO of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, one of India's leading private general insurance companies. With over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, he has been instrumental in providing innovative, customer-centric solutions. A founding member of Bajaj Allianz, Tapan excels in underwriting, financial analysis, and risk management. He serves as Chairman of the General Insurance Council and the CII National Committee on Insurance and Pensions, and is a recognized thought leader in the sector.

Tapan Singhel

MD & CEO

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

Naiyya Saggi
Naiyya Saggi is the Co-Founder & Board Member of The Good Glamm Group and Founder of BabyChakra. She launched BabyChakra in 2015 to empower parents with expert resources and personalized support, now serving 24M+ parents and 10K doctors. Naiyya co-led Good Glamm's rise to a Unicorn, steering six market-leading brands. An angel investor and advisor, she’s also a Harvard MBA, ex-McKinsey consultant, and committed to tech-driven innovation.

Naiyya Saggi

Group Co-founder & Board Member

Good Glamm Group

Ganesh-Natarajan
Ganesh is Chairman of 5F World, Honeywell Automation and Lighthouse Communities. He believes and practices the power of Digital, AI and Automation in enhancing the quality of leadership in the world. He is a distinguished alumnus of IIT Bombay, IIM Mumbai and Harvard Business School.

DR GANESH NATARAJAN

Chairman

Honeywell Automation & 5F World

Satyam
Dr. Satyam Priyadarshy, Founder of Reignite Future is a transformational leader who leaves an indelible mark on the industry, educational. and research institutes, with his unique blend of scientific knowledge, technology expertise, and business acumen. He is one of the most sought-after speakers in areas of exponential technology and leadership.

Dr Satyam Priyadarshy

Ex Technology Fellow, Halliburton, Founder and CEO

ReIgniteFuture

Abhivardhan
Abhivardhan is a Technology Law Specialist and AI Governance Consultant, serving as Chairperson of the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law and Managing Partner at Indic Pacific Legal Research. With expertise in Technology Law, AI Governance, and International Space Law, he has authored key publications, including "Artificial Intelligence Ethics and International Law.

Abhivardhan

Founder & Chairperson

Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law

Tejas-Shah
Tejas Shah is an accomplished IT executive with over 15 years of experience in FMCG and consumer goods. He has a proven track record in leading business transformation, defining IT/IS strategies, and deploying regional shared services. With expertise in building high-performing teams across cultures and geographies, Tejas excels in strategic alliances and driving impactful change across diverse technology platforms.

Tejas Shah

Chief Information Officer

L’Oreal

Kapil-Chandel
Kapil Chandel, a Data Science Leader with 21 years of experience, is EVP and Head of Data Science at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. He has expertise in AI/ML solutions and data strategies across global investment banks like JP Morgan and Bank of America. An IIT Roorkee B.Tech graduate with a PG in Data Science from Great Lakes Institute and Executive Leadership training from IIM Ahmedabad. He’s also trained 1000+ hours in ML and deep learning.

Kapil Chandel

EVP & Head Of Data Science

Motilal Oswal Financial Services

Guruprasad-Rao
Guruprasad Rao is a dynamic professional with 19 years of cross-industry experience in analytics, insights, and market research, currently leading the Analytics & Insights team at Tata Power. Expertise in advanced analytics, data science, and digital solutions. Previously held leadership roles at Mahindra & Mahindra, Philips, IBM, HP, and Oracle, with deep knowledge across IT, automotive, and emerging technologies.

Guruprasad Rao

Chief Analytics & Insights Officer

Tata Power

Kiran-Komatla
Kiran Komatla is the Group CTO at Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd., with over two decades of experience in QSR, retail, and IT. He has earned accolades such as Retail Icon, Digital Icon, Best CIO of the Year, and IT Genius Awards. His expertise spans customer experience innovations, digital transformation, POS solutions, ERP, business intelligence, and supply chain management, driving sustainable business growth through technology.

Kiran Komatla

Group Chief Technology Officer

Restaurant Brands Asia

Ankit Goenka
Ankit Goenka is a seasoned BFSI professional with over 20 years of experience in Operations, Customer Experience, and Relationship Management. He has led large-scale projects, financial planning, and employee engagement programs. Recognized as a Top 40 BFSI Professional and Top 50 Most Influential Payments Professional, he is passionate about exceeding customer needs, driving process improvements, and leveraging technology for better business outcomes.

Ankit Goenka

Senior VP

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

Rakesh Gupta
Rakesh Gupta is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in Service Operations and Customer Experience for B2C and B2B markets. Currently Head of Customer Services at Panasonic, he has led strategic roles in organizations like Tata Sky, Reliance, and HCL Infosystems. Rakesh excels in PAN India service network development, contact center management, and implementing service solutions for diverse industries.

Rakesh Gupta

Head Customer Services & Customer Experience

Panasonic Electric Works India

Vishal Bhatia
Vishal Bhatia is at the forefront of Canara Bank's digital transformation, utilizing AI/ML and personalized solutions for over 10 crore customers. With 24+ years of experience in fintech and technology, he has driven advancements across core banking, wealth management, and investments. His previous role as CTO at Kotak Cherry solidified his expertise in DIY investment platforms and secure cloud applications, positioning him as a key innovator in financial services.

Vishal Bhatia

Chief Digital Officer

Canara Bank

Sujatha
Sujatha has been heading the AI initiatives in the cybersecurity domain at Manage Engine. With over 8 years of experience at the company, she has hands-on expertise in implementing AI solutions to meet enterprise security requirements. Her specialties encompass threat detection and mitigation, user and entity behaviour analysis, as well as web and endpoint security. Her regular tasks involve spearheading the development of AI models specifically designed for cybersecurity and deploying them across various Manage Engine products.

Sujatha S Iyer

Head of AI Security

ManageEngine

Shvetal
Shvetal is a seasoned process automation expert with over 25 years of experience. His deep industry knowledge empowers clients to navigate complex digital transformations. As a leading innovator at Nividous, Shvetal drives the development of our cutting-edge Intelligent Automation Platform. His visionary leadership has established Nividous as a leading authority in the digital transformation space.

Shvetal Desai

Co-founder

Nividous

Gaurav Singh
Gaurav Singh, as Head of Automation & Projects, leads the integration of Cyber-Physical Systems, focusing on sustainable technology solutions and total cost optimization in industrial domains. He drives standardization, technology upgrades, and lifecycle integration, with a design philosophy of "Optimization and Customization through Simulation," making systems smarter and more efficient.

Gaurav Singh

Chief Technology Advisor

Pinkerton

Madhu S Dutta
Madhu S Dutta is a passionate brand marketer with 24 years of experience crafting compelling brand stories, building iconic global brands, and driving organizational growth. Her expertise spans brand management, consumer behavior, and digital marketing across industries such as fashion, lifestyle, jewelry, and hospitality, with notable work for brands like Raymond, Pantaloons, World Gold Council, Tanishq, Vodafone, and ITC.

Madhu S. Dutta

Head - Marketing Communication & Content

Raymond

Akshay Yadava
Akshay Yadava is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in integrating identity solutions, driving operational efficiency, and fostering financial inclusion. As Director at UIDAI, he oversees critical projects for Central and State Government Departments and the Financial Sector. His leadership ensures compliance, data security, and innovative solutions, with a diverse background in both government and military operations.

Akshay Yadava

Director

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

Anurag Khare
Anurag Khare, recognized as one of the Top 100 CX Leaders in India, has over two decades of expertise in Digital Marketing, Transformation, and Strategy. Currently, as Deputy General Manager and Head of Digital Marketing at Ion Exchange Group, he leads global digital initiatives. Certified by IIM Bangalore and Google, Anurag specializes in 360° marketing, customer engagement, and digital transformation across diverse industries.

Anurag Khare

Head of Digital Marketing

Ion Exchange

Juhi Singh
Juhi Singh is a growth-focused leader with 15+ years of experience driving digital transformation and leading accelerator teams to scale revenue across APAC, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Proven success in leading large teams, optimizing operations through data-driven decisions, and aligning global strategies with local market needs to achieve commercial and profitability goals.

Juhi Singh

Head - International Ecommerce & Global Digital Center of Excellence

Marico

Aniket Shah
20+ years’ experience with expertise in IT strategy, digital transformations, technical & functional consulting and delivery of IT Solutions for Banking & Financial services

Aniket Shah

Senior VP - IT

Kotak Mahindra Bank